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Her stubbornness was getting out of hand. “I’m not taking you with me to dump your body if that’s what you’re worried about.”
“No, your intentions are to control my every move, treating me like your puppet.”
“I have love of puppets, Jade, and I’ll only control you if absolutely necessary.”
“Bullshit.”
I couldn’t help but laugh. Most people would be cowering at this point, pleading for their lives. Not Jade. However, her tough exterior was only a thin shield to what lay beneath. I couldn’t wait to peel away the hard candy shell, exposing all the sinful delicacies she would provide. “I’m not in the habit of lying. That wouldn’t further either my personal or my professional life.”
Her eyes sparked another round of fury. “Is that what a child is worth to you, Constantine? Ten million dollars? I’m certain the tax deduction is what you’re looking for.” There was utter bitterness in the way she spouted my name.
“What do you think is fair? More money? Real estate?”
She shook her head. “Oh, my God. You’re such a bastard. A child is supposed to be born out of love, not treated as a method of production. What? Do you already have his or her college all lined up? Will he or she be going to the premier daycare or better yet, do you have plans on sending them off to boarding school with an iPad in their hands at age three?”
Jesus. Her bitterness rivaled my own. “Those are not my intentions.”
“Then why not try and find a woman who will love you for who and what you are? You’re handsome, intelligent, and sexy,” she spit out, hissing after she did.
She gave me a smile. “You think I’m sexy?”
“Love and marriage are sacred, a child more so. If you think I’m going to bear a beautiful baby boy or girl then be forced to leave them, never seeing them again, then you might as well kill me right here. Right now.”
Sighing, I was surprised she’d gotten this agitated. “We will work out the details later. What is vital for you to understand is that you made the choice. There is no going back.”
“As if I had a choice to make. You can take and try to break this body, but I won’t allow you to hurt a child. Ever. Do you hear me?”
She really did believe me to be a monster. “No, you do not have a choice. However, you might not believe this, but I will never allow anyone to hurt you or my children. Children are precious gifts.”
Her glare was harsh and the way she was searching my eyes meant she was hoping to find a soul. I wasn’t certain I had one any longer.
“You’re right. I don’t believe you.” She laughed, as if I was pulling a prank. “What if I can’t have a child, providing you with more tainted blood?”
“You’re perfectly healthy, Jade. There is nothing wrong with you other than your blood pressure increases when you’re scared or anxious.” Of course, I’d investigated everything about her once Brogan had made contact, providing me with the good news that she’d been found. I didn’t know how he’d done it in such a short period of time, but I owned the man a favor, which wasn’t like my usual method of operation. But it was well worth it.
The single taste hadn’t been enough.
“You son of a bitch. You invaded my life in every way you could.” Her defiance was admirable, but she had no idea what I was capable of, even after witnessing how I handled traitors. Should I feel guilty for destroying her life? I didn’t have it in me. I wasn’t that kind of man. Maybe my upbringing had prevented me from being capable of feeling more than the most primal emotions.
“It was necessary in order to determine how I wanted you handled.”
She jerked up from the chair, fumbling to keep the sheet wrapped tightly around her. “Handled? Is that what you call this… atrocity?”
I hadn’t planned on tasting her until we’d left the city, but her body and spirit had called to me, enough so it was difficult to maintain control around her. I inched closer, no longer surprised that she didn’t back away. She was determined to maintain her disrespect even if it meant facing additional discipline. I’d known strong men in my life who’d cracked under less pressure. Still, she needed to learn that fucking with me wasn’t in her best interest.
With two fingers, I ripped the sheet from around her, exposing her luscious body. The fact she remained in stockings and a garter belt was far too sinfully delicious, my cock immediately pressing against my zipper. She gasped but other than the fire burning in her eyes, that was the only response.
As I crowded her personal space, she tilted her head. “You have no idea that I’m a sadistic man, but you’ll learn.”
“If you’re trying to scare me, it’s not working.”
I rolled my fingers down the length of her arm, drinking in the scent of her feminine wiles. “I’m not trying to scare you at all, Jade. I’m simply providing you with an understanding of what you can expect.” The sight of her rosy nipples made my mouth water.
“Your touch repulses me.”
“Your body begs to differ.” I lowered my head, my hunger increasing. When I pinched her nipple between my fingers to prove my point, she barely acknowledged the discomfort. I twisted the hard bud, plucking it several times. Then I wrapped my hand around the back of her neck, pulling her onto her toes. “Your scent of arousal ignites the beast inside of me.”
She slammed her palms against my chest, but I noticed she wasn’t using the full weight of her body to try to break free. When she curled her fingers around my shirt, I captured her mouth, immediately thrusting my tongue inside. Since the first moment I’d laid eyes on her luscious lips, I’d wanted to kiss her.
